KANU has handed Bryan Robson a massive boost by declaring himself fit for Saturday's trip to Blackburn Rovers.

KANU has handed Bryan Robson a massive boost by declaring himself fit for Saturday's trip to Blackburn Rovers.

Albion had to make do without the Nigerian in Saturday's defeat to Charlton after he suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem following last Tuesday's Carling Cup win over Bradford.

Kanu caught the eye with a stunning virtuoso performance of skill and ball control against the Bantams, playing just behind the front two strikers.

Although Kanu is by no means guaranteed a place in Albion's starting XI, his recovery from injury does at least give Robson an extra attacking option.

Robson revealed last week that he may be tempted to play the ex-Arsenal man in a similar position against Premiership sides. And the Baggies boss is likely to make changes for this weekend's game against Mark Hughes' men.

He must decide whether to pair-off Nathan Ellington and Rob Earnshaw, who have yet to play together in a Premiership game, with club captain Kevin Campbell and leading scorer Geoff Horsfield also in contention.

Diomansy Kamara may start having impressed for the third consecutive game after coming off the bench, while Martin Albrechtsen returns from a one-match ban and could come in for Steve Watson.

Elsewhere, Andy Johnson may struggle to keep his place in the starting line-up after being replaced at half-time on Saturday, which could mean Jonathan Greening filling a central midfield role.